Location: Rome,NY, USA
Description
The Position
This position is a member of the Purchasing department. The Buyer II will report directly to the Vice President of Operations.
Job Description
Primary Responsibilities
+ Responsible for the day-to-day release of Purchase Orders to support manufacturing and Customer Orders
+ Primary interface between manufacturing plant operations and Materials Manager
+ Implement Negotiated PO Terms & Conditions (Quality, Delivery, Price, Logistics, and Value add services, etc.)
+ Monitor order status and past due reports; Expedite & de-expedite orders
+ Initiate/Conduct Supplier interface & meetings
+ Champion special needs/projects as directed by Materials Manager
+ Negotiate lead-time and min/mult. requirements; establish appropriate safety stock levels
+ Monitor supplier quality and delivery performance and initiate corrective action
+ Develop and maintain assigned ISO procedures and related work instructions
Job Requirements
Education
+ 3 to 5 years purchasing, materials, or scheduling experience preferred
+ Associate Degree required, Or Equivalent Experience; Bachelor Degree preferred in related field of study
Skills & Relevant Work Experience
+ Good written & verbal communication skills required
+ Excellent understanding of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and order replenishment techniques
+ Self-started with excellent organizational skills required
+ Strong negotiation skills preferred
+ Strong computer skills (Information Systems; Microsoft Office; INFOR (XA, Mapics) or equivalent
+ Experience with buying Raw Materials (Bar Stock, Steel Plate, etc.) and MRO type items a Plus
+ Experience with buying Purchase to print type items and the ability to read drawings preferred
+ Knowledge of CNC/Machine type tooling a Plus
+ Lean/6S & 6 Sigma Training/Certification a Plus
+ Fluency in English
+ Responsible for providing effective communications channels with all BMS manufacturing disciplines including Production Control, Accounting, Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering
+ High energy level with superior concentration, analytical and communication skills
Travel Requirements: up to 5%
EOE M/F/D/V
Qualifications
Skills
Required
+ Negotiating: Intermediate
+ Ability to Multi-Task: Intermediate
Preferred
+ Microsoft Office: Some Knowledge
+ Lean Manufacturing: Some Knowledge
+ Industrial Tooling: Some Knowledge
Behaviors
Required
+ Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
+ Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
+ Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
+ Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations
Required
+ Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
+ Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
+ Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Education
Required
+ Associates or better in Supply Chain Management
Preferred
+ Bachelor's or better in Supply Chain Management
Experience
Required
+ 3-5 years: Purchasing, materials or scheduling experience